Jan has two daughters,Ann and Betty.Each of these daughters has two sons.While all of these persons are living,Jan writes a will leaving her entire estate to her "lineal descendants,per capita." After Jan writes this will,the older daughter,Ann,dies.Jan dies next.If the value of Jan's estate is $120,000,how much does Ann's older son receive?

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Since Jan's will specifies "per capita" distribution among her lineal descendants, the estate is divided equally among all living descendants at the time of her death. Ann's death does not affect the distribution. Jan's living descendants are Betty and Ann's two sons and Betty's two sons, totaling five people. Therefore, each receives $120,000 / 5 = $24,000.

Jan Has Two Daughters,Ann and Betty